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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.82, 236.82 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.82, 236.82 and 139.02 is: 191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.82 : 236.82 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.82/236.82 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.82x = 236.82 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.82x = 32,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922.72/171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.61

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